Iran hails Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey defence pact, calls for Muslim unity
Iran's foreign minister welcomed a new 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey, calling for greater Muslim unity and self-reliance. The pact states that an armed attack on one country will be treated as an attack on all three, amid escalating tensions in West Asia.
Why it matters
This defense pact signifies shifting geopolitical alliances and potential power dynamics in the Middle East and broader Muslim world, with implications for regional stability and international relations, especially concerning the US and Israel.
Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has welcomed the new defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, calling for greater solidarity among Muslim-majority countries. He also urged them to rely on their own capabilities amid escalating tensions in West Asia.In a post on X on Friday, Araghchi praised Iran’s military and linked its performance to his call for greater regional cooperation.“Iran's Powerful Armed Forces have shown their readiness, capability, and might in face of the world's most expensive military,” Araghchi wrote, referring to the US armed forces.“When Muslims stand together, we can face every challenge by malicious outsiders head-on,” he added. “Time to rely only on ourselves and embrace true brotherhood.”His remarks came hours after Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' in Mecca on Friday.
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